,,_ MITSUBISHI Video Cassette Recorder Owner's Guide o This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the VHS format. Only video cassette tapes with the [_ mark may be used with this model.
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Tableof Contents Important Safeguards ................................ 2 Preface Welcome to Mitsubishi ............................... Unpacking Your VCR .................................. 5 5 Chapter One Getting to Know Your VCR ....................... Front Panel Buttons and Functions ........... Fluorescent Display ..................................... Overview of the Remote Control ................. Rear Panel Terminals ..................................
IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR VCR AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE VCR. . 2. . Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. . . . . . .
13. Power-Cord Protection Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
ImportantSafeguards 21. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 22. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 23.
Welcometo Mitsubishi PREFACE Congratulations on your purchase of this Mitsubishi Video Cassette Recorder. Your new VCR produces superior sound and a high resolution VHS picture available. It includes VHS Hi-Fi audio recording and playback, delivering compact disc-quality audio. Your owner's guide has been designed with easy-to-follow explanations and directions. In addition, your VCR comes with Mitsubishi's exclusive_on-screen operat:Lng system.
,_ CHAPTER GettingtoONE KnowYourVCR Now that you have unpacked your player an J read through the safety information, it's time to become familiar with the buttons and controls. If you are experienced with using VCRs, you may just want to glance at this section and refer to it later. If VCRs are new to you, you may want to take your time and become familiar with the locations of all the controls.
(7) fluorescent display ® channel buttons (CIIANNEL) Press these buttons to change channels. Also use these buttons to adjust tracking and picture vibration. © record button (REC/OTR) Press this button once to record until the end of the tape. Press repeatedly to set the time for One-Touch Recording (OTR). See the next section. ® ® remote control sensor This receives signals from the remote control. Do not block it. one key program button (ONE KEY PROGRAM) Press to program the VCR to record.
Chapter1: Gettingto KnowYourVCR € Overviewof the RemoteControl ® display button (DISPLAY) Press this button to display the following information on the television: • how much time has elapsed on the current tape, • the channel numbe: and audio reception mode you are watching, * the audio channel(s) you selected during playback, • the source that is supplying the VCR with a signal, • the present time, • whc.ther the VCR is stopped, playing, or recording, and • how much time is l_.ft on the tape.
© quick program button (QUICK PROGRAM) This button allows you to program your VCR more quickly and easily. When you press this button, you will immediately see the "Program to record" screen, where you can begin programming your VCR to record. @ play, stop and enter: button (PICKY/ STOP, ENTER) Press this button to play a tape and press again to stop the tape. Also press to stop tape related functions or to resume normal playback from special effects.
_k CHAPTER TWO Connecting YourVCR Now that you're familiar with some of your VCR's features, you're ready to connect the antenna and the television. You won't have to complete all of the connections you see in this chapter --- make only those connections that aF,ply to your equipment. You should keep in mind that there are two steps you need to take to connect your VCR: first, connect the antenna or cable to the VCR, then connect the VCR to the television.
connectingcablewitha cablebox,if all channelsarescrambled If your cable system scrambles all of its channels, follow the directions below to connect your cable box to your VCR: O Disconnect the cable box fcom the TV. O Connect the cable coming from the cable kox to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the back of your VCR. Screw or push the cable onto the terminal until it is tighl;. When finished, go to page 14, "Connecting the Television.
Chapter2: ConnectingYourVCR Connecting theAntennaor Cableto the VCR(cont.) O Connect the fourth coaxial cable to'the "OUT" terminal on the A/B switch. Connect the other end of this cable to the ':'ANTENNA IN" terminal on your VCR. O When you are finished, sion.
Insert lead under screws Wrap each exposed end of wire once or twice around the screw shanks of the adapter (or insert the clips under the screw heads). Tighten the screws. and tighten. 300-75 O Push the adapter firmly onto the anten:na VCR labeled ANTENNA IN. O Go to page 14, "Connecting Ohm Adapter terminal on the the Television." connectingan antennawitha 75-ohmroundlead O O Disconnect the antenna from the back: of the TV.
Chapter2: ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheAntennacr Cableto theVCR(cont.) UHF Antenna VHF Antenna )hm Flat Twin Lead Ohm Coaxial Cable --300 Ohm Flat Twit Lead Combiner 300°75 Ohm Adapter Connecting the Television Now that you have completed the antenna connections to your VCR, you're ready to connect the VCR to the FV. (If you haven't connected the antenna to the VCR, go to page 10, "Connecting the Antenna or Cable to the VCR.
Connecting an older TV to the VCR ANTENNA TERMINALS O Take the black cable (called a coaxial cal:,le) that is supplied with your VCR and attach it to the terminal labeled ANTENNA OUT on the back of your VCR. O Connect the other end of this cable to the terminal on your TV labeled ANTENNA IN. This terminal is sometimes also called "ANT-IN" or "VHF IN." I:f you have an older TV without this kind of terminal, you will have to use a splitter and then connect the splitter to the television.
Chapter2: ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheTelevision(cont.) If your TV has only one (rnono) audio white (L) output from your VCR. [:>Important: O INPUT Connect the other ends ofthis cable to the AUDIO terminals on your TV labelled AUDIO IN. a single yellow video cable to the VIDEO OUTPUT labeled VIDEO OUT on the VCR Connect the other end of the video cable tc: the yellow VIDEO INPUT terminal labeled VIDEO IN on the TV.
A CHAPTER THREE Operating YourVCR Now that you've completed your antenna, VCR, and TV connections, you're ready to start enjoying your equipment. To get the most satisfaction out of your VCR, you shoul5 carefully read the two sections, "Setting Up Your VCR for _he First Time" and "Viewing the Picture Coming from Your VCF." Then you can start exploring what your new VCR can do.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR SettingUp YourVCRForthe FirstTime(cont.) 0 If you tuned the TV to channel 4 in step O, press the CHANNEL • button and the ONE KEY PROGRAM button on the front panel at the same time with the VCR turned off. The word "Ant ch4" will display on the front panel display of the VCR and the VCR will send signals on chaanel 4. (If you tuned the TV to channel 3, you don't need 1_odo this.) Turn the VCR on by pressing Important: the POWER button.
Using the remotecontrol to operatethe TV The HS-U420 remote control can operate many of the frequentlyused functions of your TV. This way, you nc.ed to use only one remote to operate both your VCR and TV. Brand of TV Mitsubishi Fisher G.E.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR _Important: Usingtl'e RemoteControl(cont.) Because of variations among models, some or all buttons may not work, or they may operate different functions than listed, for your particular TV. If this occurs, you may need to use your TV remote control.
bImportant: If yoursystemincludesa hometheaterreceiveror anA/V receiver,referto yourhometheaterreceiver'sowner'sguide. LoadingandUnloading Tapes Loading a tape [>Important: INCORRECT_ [>Important: Tapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is plugged in. Even when the VCR POWER is off, loading a tape will automatically turn the VCR on. Use only tapes that have a [_ label. O Hold the tape so that the long narrow edge with the contents label faces towards you.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR € Playinga Tape Now that your VCR is connected and properly set up, and you know how to view a picture coming from your VCR, it's time to play a tape. This section describes: • Playing back a tape, and • Using basic playback controls. Playing back a tape Beforeyou begin, you needto know: • how to view the picture coming O To play a tape, load a pre-recorded O Press the PLAY/STOP remote control. button from your VCR (page 20). cassette.
i Selectingthe On-screenLanguage You can set your VCR to display on-screen messages, menus, functions in English, Spanish or French. You should do this before you use the menus or ,;et any audio/video functions. Before you begin, you need to know: • how to view the picture coming Seled'r, Languase from you: VCR. (See page 20.) 0 Make sure you are viewing the picture coming from your VCR. Then. press the MF,NU button on the remote control.
Chapter 3: OperatingYourVCR [e]l_&'_J_,,'lm-_L'bl,_ 0 Month 0 Year 0 Date 0 Time <_)Daylisht _) Year ODate _) Time ODaylisht 0 H ODaylisht 0 Month 0 Year OTime O You will see the "Set the clock" menu. The words "Daylight savings" will be h:[ghlighti_d. Press the ADJUST buttons to select the daylight savings setting ON or OFF. If you are currently following daylight savings, select ON. Otherwise, select OFF. Press the ENTER button. O Press the ADJUST buttors until the correct on screen.
If youwantto adjustthe clockmanuallyfor DaylightSavingTime, After you have displayed the "Set the clock" menu, make sure that the words "Daylight savings" is highligktcd. Then press the ADJUST buttons to select ON or OFF. If you _.elect ON, the VCR will set the clock forward one hour. If you select OFF, the VCR will set the clock back one hour. L>Important: If you want the VCR to adjust the clock automatically for Daylight Saving Time, set the "Auto D.S.T." of the "Customize choices" menu to ON.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Procjrammin_! the VCRto ReceiveTVChannels (cont.) Beforeyoubegin,youshould: • have completed all connections between your VCR, TV, and cable or antenna; (see page,; 10-16) • know how to view the picture coming from your VCR; (page 20) • know how to use the menus. (See page 23.) Your choices are: _Prosram to record Customize choices B]I _1_=hi=t _llill I. [=ll_"f_ To program O ;." choices are: the clock | _ 1:4 ill=) Ip ql-,4[:ll_l q_l:.
sound will also be turned off. If there is a time when you would like to try to tune in a weak station, turn video mute OFF. Beforeyou begin,you shouldknow how: • to view the picture coming from your VCR; (see page 20) • to use the menus. (See page 23.) Your choices are: _'Prosram to First Time record Set-UP O Press the MENU button on the remote Main Menu" appears on your TV. Use the ADJUST buttons on the remote choices." Press the ENTER button. OAuto D.S.T.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Programming the VCRto Reo.=ive TV ChanneNs (cont.) 0 Channel 39 No% in memory press the CANCEL 0 Important: You will see the screen for adding or deleting channels. Use the ADJUST buttons to select the channel that you want to add or delete. Press the ENTER button to add the channel or button to delete it.
Thissectionwill teachyouabout: • Descriptions ofaudioandvideofunctions,and • Selectingandadjustingthe audioandvideofunctions. Thefunctionsyoucanselectare: -audiomonitor, -normalrecord, -recordspeed, -tape, -index search, and -- counter zero stop. Descriptions of audio and videofunctions Below are descriptions of the audio and vide_ functions, their uses and their settings. To select these functions and adjust their settings, refer to the section "Selecting and _djusting the audio and video functions.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Usingthe AudioandVideoFunctions (cont.) Be careful if you choose S.A.P. If you play your tapes on a nonHi-Fi VCR, you only [lear the mono track. You may have to watch your favorite show in a language you don't an derstand! recordingspeed(RECspeed) The recording speed has an eifect on picture quality. SP produces the best picture quality and records up to two hours of video on a T-120 tape.
_Important: Thefunctionmenudoesnotappearwhenthe otherVCRmenus aredisplayed;or duringspecialeffectsplayback.Therecording speed(RECspeed)andtape:Functions donot appearduring playback.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Recording(cont.) matically to protect the tape. If you record in extended play (EP), you will only be able to play the tape on a VCR equipped fi>r EP play, such as this one. If you attempt to record on a tape that has had its erasure vention tab removed, the VCR will eject the tape. pre- Programming your VCRto record You can program your VCR to record with th _ help of Mitsubishi's on-screen operating system.
0 Channel 0 The hour numbers of the starting time, along with the am/pm indicator, will flash. Press the ADJUST buttons to set; the hour when you wish recording to start. Fress the ENTER button. 0 The minute numbers of the start time will flash. Press the ADJUST buttons to set the minutes when you wish recording to start. Press the ENTER button. @ The hour numbers of the stop time, along with the amJpm indicator, will flash. Press the ADJUST buttons to set the hour when you wish recording to stop.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR _Important: Recording(cont.) Only four of the eight program lines appear on-screen at any one time. To see additional program lines, press the ADJUST buttons to scroll the lines on the screen. O When you are finished with all programming, turn the VCR power OFF and make sure the programmed recording light is lit. However, if you have a cable box, leaw_ it turned ON and tuned to the station you wish to record.
If youareusinga cablebox,selectchannel3 or 4 ontheVCR, andchangethechannelonthe cablebox.Additionally,if you areusinganA/Bswitch,rememberto setthe switch1;othe correctposition. O Press the REC/OTR button on the fi'ont panel twice. The first time you press the button, recording will begin. The second time you press the button, 30 minutes is added to the OTR timer, which is displayed on the front panel. O Press the REC/OTR button for each 3(1 minutes you want to add to the OTR timer, up to 4 hours.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Recording(cont.) To use One-Key ODay Start 0 S_oP Record - time time speed -_ , O Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button. ( If you have not set the time, the "Set the clock" menu will appear. Set the clock, and then proceed.) If there is already a program in the VCR's memory, you will see the "recap" screen. You can use the ONE KEY PROGRAM button to select an empty programming slot, or you can wait 4 seconds for the VCR to ,automatically select an empty slot.
Channel Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button Lo choose the minute when you wish recording to stop. Then, wait for 4 seconds. The record speed will flash. 2 Day Honday 12 1.1. :_oam 1+3C_m Record 0 O Channel Day Start (_ S'coe speed AUtO Monday time time O Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button to set the recording speed. After 4 seconds, the menus will turn off. @ When you are finished with all programming, turn the VCR power OFF and make sure the programraed recording light is lit.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Recording(cont.) @ B,][-d'_ ODay -- OStart _ime S_op ORecord time speed AUTO If the VCR's memory is full, you will see the recap screen (below left) instead of the "Program to record" screen. "You will need to use the C,a_NCEL button to erase an entry before you can add another one. '_@_--ADJUST_oselec_ CH 2 i0 7 29 8 33 15 46 Press the QUICK PROGRAM button on the remote control. If the VCR is off, it will turn on.
If a tape runs out during programmed recording, the VCR ejects the tape and the programmed recording light and the tape status symbol will flash. Load a new tape and press the REC button. The VCR will resume recording. Do not overlap the recording times you program. E> Important: Remember that when your VCR is off, it may also be in stand-by for programmed recording. A] so remember that the VCR, when programmed, will record over the next section of tape.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Recording(cont.) changingprogrammedrecordingsettings If you want to change O ON OFF ll:30a I:30pSP 9:00pIO:OOPEP : : SP : : SP recording settings: Press the MENU button on the remote c_ntrol. Your VCR will turn on and the "VCR Main Menu" will appear on your screen. Press Press CH DAY 2 NO17 i0 TH20 ..... the programmed the ADJUST buttons to select "Program to record." the ENTER button. You'll see the 'recap" screen.
A CHAPTER U ng tlle FOUR AdvancedFeatures Now that you've learned about the basic operation of your VCR, you're ready to discover its advanced featul_e,_.
Chapter4: UsingtheAdvancedFeatures UsingtheAdvancedPlaybackControls(cont.
manualtracking From time to time, you might play a tape that has excess "noise" in the picture (often looking like vibration or interference at the top or bottom of the screen). To correct the p: cture, you will have to manually track the tape. O While the tape is playing, press the CHANNEL buttons on the front panel until the picture is clear of excess "noise." O To continue automatic tracking, press both front panel CHANNEL buttons at the same time.
Chapter 4: UsingtheAdvancedFeatures Time gauge Displayingthe RemainingTimeand the PresentTime(cont.) The time gauge and the remainingtime automatically appear: during fast forward and rewind (from a stopped tape), during counter zero stop and during index searches. ¥CR Stop REH You can turn off the time gauge and the remaining pressing the DISPLAY button twice.
Quick searching This feature lets you skip over the tape you are playing in about 30 second intervals. It is designed so that you can quickly speed through any commercials you may have recorded. To do this: O Make sure that you have set the VCR remote to "VCR" mode. O While playing a tape, choose the desired search time by pressing the number button. (See the following chart..) The VCR will speed through the selected length of tape, then resume playback.
Chapter 4: Usingthe AdvancedFeatures VCR Counter zero _]_--ADJUST s_op to select SearchingTechniques(cont.) 0 When you wish to return to the point specified in step O, press the AUDIO/VIDEO button on the remote control. The function menu appears on your screen. Press the AUDIO/ VIDEO button until the counter zero stop function appears. i_ Press the ADJUST + button The VCR will automatically and then stop. to start the counter search zero sl;op.
+ Usingthe AdvancedOptions You can make some optional setup choices. This section explains: • Using the auto daylight saving time, • Using the auto power saving (auto-off): • Setting the RF converter. and Usingthe auto daylight saving time When you set the daylight saving time setting to on, your VCR will automatically adjust the ,:lock for Daylight Saving Time. _>Important: Your choices are: _Program Ikll I+.'+III.4[.111| First _Video _o Ip_[,=] Time record IDhl.l.lJ II.
Chapter4: UsingtheAdvancedFeatures 0 Video mute OAu_o D.S.T. D] flk]ll,4 0 RF (ON II-.l ] Using theAdvancedOptions (cont.) 0 The "Customize choices" menu will appear. Use the ADJUST buttons to select "Auto power save." Then, press the ENTER button to set to ON. 0 Press the MENU" button once to return to the '_CR Main Menu;" press the, MENU button a second time to turn off the menus. ) (OFF) (OFF) (ON ) I[=-)a_.-"tt:i.
Makinga Copy of a Tape There are two basic ways to make a copy of a tape. One way is to use the HS-U420 to play a tape and use another VCR to record. The other way is to use another VCR to play a tape and the HS-U420 to record. Whichever method you choose, you will need one RCA audio cable and one RCA video cable to connect the two VCRs. If you do not have these cables, they are available at your local electronics retailer.
Chapter4: UsingtheAdvancedFeatures Makinga Copy of a Tape(cont.) Using your HS-U420to play back to anotherVCR [RECORDING] PLAYBACI< I oooolt .o.** GLI ! ii tit VIDEO IN@ 0_-- AUDIO IN iiiiii R AUDIO OUT _ _-AUDIO O O O O HS-U420 • AUDIO OUT _ _.,_VIDEO IN L OUT Connect one RCA audio cable to the AUDIO INPUT terminal on the other VCR. Connect the other end of this cable to the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on the HS-U420 (labeled L).
A oul e l 00fing Problems PossibleSolutions The VCR won't turn on. The VCR power is on but no controls work. • • ForMoreInformation Check the power cord and the AC outlet. Is the LOCK light ON? If so, press and hold the DISPLAY button for more than 8 seconds until the LOCK light disappears. See Chapter 1, "Getting Know Your VCR" to Turn offthe VCR, unplug the POWER CORD and then plug it again after leaving _.he VCR off for about 2 minutes.
Index A A/B switch ........................... adding channels .................. adjust button ......................... adjusting the tracking ........ advanced features, using .... advanced playback controls ............................. 11 27 8 42 41 Connecting Your VCR ......... controlling vibration ............ controls, basic playback ...... copy, making one of a tape. counter display ...................... counter, time ....................... counter zero stop ...........
programmed recording, canceling.......................... 40 programmed recording,notes about................................. 38 Programmingthe VCRto ReceiveTV Channels.......25 programmingyourVCRto record................................ 32 Programming,OneKey......37 0 Quick Program, using ......... 37 quick program button ........... 9 quick searching ................... 45 R record button (REC/OTR) ..... 7 record button ......................... 8 record light ............................
Gufa deOperacibnB sica de la Videograbadora Funcionesb_sicas de los botones d) VCR CD G®® ® @ @ ou,cN bot6n de grabaci6n (REC, REC/OTR) Utili('.e este botdn para comenzar l.a grabaciSn. ® bot6n de pausa (PAUSE) Utilice este bot6n pa::a pausar "0@@ DISPLAY AUZ_K3_ID_O VOtUME CHANNEt ooGG MUlE " CD ,E_ _,_,o_,_..-(?_ V--_--1 I_ =L_DJUST ENTER --8 --6 __9 ADJUSTn una cinta.
C6mo seleccionarel idioma de el sistema operativode mendsen pantalla O Si nunca se ha usado Desenchufe a enchufar. Selecl; Lansuase ]a video_abadora, la videograbadora 0 Oprima el bot6n POWER O Oprima el botdn MENU <:)English vaya al paso 0. por mils de dos minutos, para encender y wuelvala la videograbadora. en el control remoto. Verdi el mend de seleccionar el idioma "Select Language." Utilice los botones de ajuste ADJUST - o + en el control remoto para seleccionar el idioma.
MITSUBISHI VIDEO CASSETTE RECORI-)ER LIMITED WARRANTY MITSUBISHI ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. ("M ELA") warrants to the original purchaser of this video cassette recorder if purchased from an authorized MITSUBISHI Audio/Video Dealer that, should it prove defective by reason of improper workmanship and/or material: a. Parts. For one year from the date of original purchase at retail, we will repair or replace, at our option, any defective part including the video head without charge for the part.
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